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Sunday, February 7-Saturday, February 13Friday, February 5-Sunday, February 28, 10 am-5 pm (daily)Reception for the Artists: Friday, February 5, 7-9 pm Culture of the Mind & Spirit: An Exhibition of Regional African American Artists This exhibition features the works of a diverse group of artists with a common heritage and profound links to Montpelier Arts Center. All ages welcome. FREE Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800; TTY 301-490-2329 Sunday, February 7, 2-4 pm Black History Month Opening Reception & Exhibition: Honor Roll of Excellence: Prince George’s County Schools Named for African Americans The Prince George’s County School System has recognized the legacy of numerous African Americans by naming schools in their honor. In this year’s Black History Month Exhibition 2010, The Maryland-National Capital Park Planning Commission highlights their lives and accomplishments. See the unveiling of the 2010 BHM poster designed by students from Eleanor Roosevelt H.S., a project led by art teacher Becky Thomas and resident artist Billy Colbert. Reservations required. All ages welcome. FREE Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington 20744 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803 Monday, February 8, 10:30 am Travel to South Africa with Lesole Dance your way to the tip of the African continent with Lesole Dancers. Experience traditional Ndlamu dance from Zulu villages that give a snapshot of the clothing, customs, live drumming and high energy of South Africa. Enjoy the percussive sounds of Gumboot, a kind of “instant messaging” dance slapped out on gold miners’ rubber boots, and learn about Pantsula, an upbeat urban dance like American hip-hop but with a cultural twist. Learn more about this performance and the post-performance lunch by calling the center. Ages 60 & up Tickets: $5/person Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington 20744 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030 Monday, February 8, 6-8 pm Black History Cinema: Black Magic Samuel L. Jackson and Wynton Marsalis narrate this ESPN documentary chronicling the civil rights movement as experienced by black college basketball players and coaches who were a part of these events. All ages welcome. FREE Prince George’s Plaza Community Center 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville 20785 301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512 Tuesday, February 9, 3-5 pm The Traveling African American Memorabilia Museum Learn about African American history through Donald Conway’s memorabilia exhibit. Reminisce and learn as you view a variety of items from postage stamps and baseball cards to U.S. money and cereal boxes. All ages welcome. FREE Langley Park Community Center 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville 20783 301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512 Tuesday, February 9, 6-8 pm Scrapbooking Workshop Bring your family photos and creativity to a scrapbooking workshop. Participants supply the memories and we’ll supply the materials to create a 2-page layout. Ages 13 & up Fee: $8/person Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover 20785 301-583-2582; TTY 301-583-2483 Wednesday, February 10, 9 am-3 pm African American Heritage Tour Take a closer look at Prince George's County's African American history sites. We'll visit Charles Duckett Freedman's Cabin, Columbia Air Center (the 1st licensed African American-owned and -operated airfield in America), Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters and Dorsey Chapel. All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $10; Non-Resident $12 Temple Hills Community Center 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills 20748 301-894-6616; TTY 301-203-6030 SMARTlink #154886 Wednesday, February 10, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out: Lions of Industry, Mothers of Invention Unknown history is revealed as we learn about the giants of African American business and innovation. Do you know about the amazing ghost story of hair care entrepreneur Madame C.J. Walker? What about the paintings of agricultural chemist George Washington Carver, who made over 300 products from the peanut? Or the hilarious antics of George Crum, the inventor of the potato chip? ‘Host’ Booker T. Washington, mixes media and audience participation and brings these champions to life. All ages welcome. Tickets: $5/person Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington 20744 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803 Wednesday, February 10, 2-6 pm Black Heritage Art Show Learn about well known African American leaders and the schools in the county named after these prominent Americans. Light refreshments served. All ages welcome. FREE Marlow Heights Community Center 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights 20748 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030 Wednesday, February 10, 3-4 pm African Dancers Performers from the Lesole Dance Project present Zulu, Gumboot and street dances from South Africa. Ages 5-12; FREE/members of the Kids’ Care program William Beanes Community Center 5108 Dianna Drive, Suitland 20746 301-568-7719; TTY 301-203-6030 Wednesday, February 10, 3:30-5 pm African Mask Making Show your creative side! Paint and decorate a mask with a variety of materials and colors. Ages 6-12 Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6 Baden Community Center 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine 20613 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030 Wednesdays, February 3, 10 & 17, 6:30-8 pm Xtreme Teens: Black History Can You Dig It ~ Freedom Fighters Teens, register for an interactive series of seminars focusing on six extraordinary ‘Freedom Fighters’ for African culture. Earn community service hours while learning about the lives of Nat Turner, Marcus Garvey, Huey Newton, Shirley Chisholm, Steve Biko and Nelson Mandela. Pre-registration required by January 27; space is limited. Ages 12-17; FREE Bladensburg Community Center 4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg 20710 301-277-2124; TTY 301-445-4512 Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6-9 pm Throwback Theater Join us on Wednesday evenings in February to watch movies featuring black actors and actresses. Scheduled movies include: February 3: They Call Me Mr. Tibbs; February 10: Car Wash; February 17: Uptown Saturday Night; and February 24: The Five Heartbeats. Nominal fees for concession food. Ages 13 (with parental guidance) & up; FREE Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover 20785 301-583-2582; TTY 301-583-2483 Thursday, February 11, 1:30 pm (This event date has changed to Thursday, February 18) Grandma’s Cautionary Tales Actress Debra Mims transforms herself into Grandmother Sally Kathryn Mims to tell ghost stories and folktales of African, African American and Caribbean literature. Ages 5-12; FREE Baden Community Center 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine 20613 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030 Friday, February 12, 11 am-12:30 pm Celebrating Black History at its Best Relive the civil rights movement by listening to personal stories of those who survived the trials and tribulations of that era. Engage in a Q&A session and answer trivia questions for prizes. Children will enjoy face painting. Light refreshments served. Ages 17 & under; FREE Glassmanor Community Center 1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill 20745 301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030 Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tours: 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm The Bentley Family of Upper Marlborough Join us for a tour that focuses on African American women who lived at Darnall’s Chance in the 18th century with a special focus on the Bentley Family. Tours are FREE on Fridays during February. Reservations not required. Darnall’s Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544 Friday, February 12, 12 noon-2 pm & 6-8 pm Black Movie Cinema Join staff from noon-2 pm to watch Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward’s operetta, Porgy and Bess. This classic tells the story of a crippled man who is in love with a beautiful, but troubled woman. Beginning at 6 pm, kids of all ages will love Akeelah and the Bee, a new classic about a young girl who learns to believe in herself. Popcorn and soda will be available. All ages welcome. FREE Kentland Community Center 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover 20785 301-386-2278; TTY 301-445-4512 Friday, February 12, 3-4 pm Art Display and Gullah Cultural Storytelling View a historical art display and listen to a “Gullah” story. Gullah stories reflect the traditions of West African and European cultures, which came together in the Sea Island communities of South Carolina and Georgia. Ages 6-11; FREE Patuxent Community Center 4410 Bishopmill Drive, Upper Marlboro 20772 301-780-7577; TTY 301-203-6030 Friday, February 12, 7 pm Nada Brahma’s “World Music Concert” Join us for an energetic, interactive performance that explores the vital core that music plays in many world cultures. Experience a variety of musical styles and instruments from the Caribbean, Andes Mountains, Central and Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. All ages welcome. FREE Vansville Community Center 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville 20705 301-937-6621; TTY 301-445-4512 Friday, February 12, 7-8:30 pm Follow the Drinking Gourd Join a naturalist for a multimedia, star constellation presentation and hike to the lake to observe the evening sky. Before leaving, enjoy some hot cocoa and marshmallows around the campfire. Reservations recommended. Ages 8 & up Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4 Clearwater Nature Center 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton 20735 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544 Friday, February 12, 7-10 pm Xtreme Teens/Pre-Teens: Open Mic Night Area teens will share their visions of the past, present and future. Prizes will be awarded for best original readings. Light refreshments served. This program is open to Prince George’s County residents only. Ages 10-17; FREE w/M-NCPPC Youth ID Baden Community Center 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine 20613 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030 Saturday, February 13, 11 am-12:30 pm Black History Storyteller (This event date has changed to Saturday, February 27) Enjoy a visit from Baba Jamal, a great storyteller of African American history. Light refreshments will be available. All ages welcome. FREE Berwyn Heights Community Center 6200 Pontiac Street, Berwyn Heights 20740 301-345-2808; TTY 301-445-4512 Saturdays, February 13 & 21, 12 noon-4 pm or Tours by appointment only The Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park Exhibit features American Indian, early colonial and African American history. By the mid-1800s, 51 enslaved African Americans lived and worked at Mount Calvert Plantation. View the on-site exhibit “A Confluence of Three Cultures.” 16801 Mount Calvert Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-1286; TTY 301 699-2544 Saturday, February 13, 1:15 pm Xtreme Teens/Pre-Teens: Frederick Douglass House Trip Visit the home of the “Sage of Anacostia” and learn about his fight against slavery and for civil rights. All participants must have a signed permission slip and M-NCPPC Youth ID. Ages 10-17; FREE Suitland Community Center 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville 20747 301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030 Saturday, February 13, 1:30-3 pm Lions of Industry, Mothers of Invention Unknown history is revealed as we learn about the giants of African American business and innovation. Learn about hair care entrepreneur Madame C.J. Walker and about the paintings of agricultural chemist George Washington Carver, who made over 300 products from the peanut. ‘Host’ Booker T. Washington leads the discussion through mixed media and audience participation. All ages welcome. FREE Stephen Decatur Community Center 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton 20735 301-297-4648; TTY 301-203-6030 Saturday, February 13, 2-4 pm (This event date has changed to Saturday, March 6) Buffalo Soldiers’ Reception Join us for a reception honoring Buffalo Soldiers who were members of the historic 92nd Infantry Division from WWII. Many of these men made their homes in Prince George’s County, including Richard Johnson, William Gray, Joseph Stephenson, and Captain Charles H. Lancaster, one of the few black commissioned officers during WWII. Other Buffalo Soldiers from the region include Howard Fletcher, Albert Burke, Joseph Hairston, and Norris Bucksell. These men were featured in the 2008 People Magazine photo spread honoring Spike Lee’s movie, Miracle at St. Anna. The reception will include a presentation of the Governor’s Proclamation. All ages welcome. FREE Cedar Heights Community Center 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant 20743 301-773-8881; TTY 301-218-6768 Saturday, February 13, 5-7 pm Black History Extravaganza Watch the unique talents of African dancers and drummers, and enjoy songs, stories, and poetry readings as we celebrate these influential aspects of African American culture. Door prizes will be awarded and light refreshments served. All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $6 Glassmanor Community Center 1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill 20745 301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030 Saturday, February 13, 7-9 pm Step into Africa with an African Dance Show Be part of the festivities as we celebrate Black History Month. Watch a performance by African dancers as they bring the tribes and heritage of Africa to the audience. All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $7 Marlow Heights Community Center 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights 20748 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030 |
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